Morning Jolt: Biden says Russia must 'stop talking and start acting'

Tuesday

Apr 22, 2014 at 9:52 AMApr 22, 2014 at 9:52 AM

In the news

Vice President Joe Biden warned Russia on Tuesday that "it's time to stop talking and start acting" to reduce tension in Ukraine, offering a show of support for the besieged nation as an international agreement aimed at stemming its ongoing crisis appeared in doubt.

Biden said Russia needs to act "without delay," adding, "We will not allow this to become an open-ended process."

Biden also announced the United States will provide an additional $50 million to help Ukraine's beleaguered government with political and economic reforms. - AP

Happening today

Popular British soccer club Manchester United and its fans are abuzz today over the firing of manager David Moyes just 10 months after he was hired.

Opening bell

The Dow Jones opened at 16,449.25 after finishing up 40.71 points Monday.

Quote of the day

"His last words were, 'I'm on my way to save the kids.'" - Ahn So-hyun, talking about her husband, Yang Dae-hong, who is one of the crew members of the Korean ferry that sank who performed heroically, instead of abandoning ship.